Alicia Keys jokes son Genesis, four, is flirting with Taylor Swift as tot can't takes his eyes off the superstar at iHeartRadio Awards

She was honored as an innovator on Thursday night at the iHeartRadio Awards in Los Angeles.

But Alicia Keys was upstaged by her youngest son as she gave her acceptance speech during the live telecast.

Her youngest Genesis, four, who was seated on his dad Swizz Beatz' lap front row next to Taylor Swift, could't stop looking at the pop superstar while his mom gave a speech onstage.

Noticing what was going on, Alicia didn't miss a beat, joking: 'Actually, my son Genesis is maybe trying to take Taylor out later tonight. He’s working on it - not sure how it’s gonna go but it looks pretty good right now!'

Adoration: Alicia Keys' four-year-old son Genesis couldn't take his eyes off Taylor Swift as he sat on his dad Swizz Beatz's lap front row at the iHeartRadio Awards in LA on Thursday night

Noticing what was going on as she gave a speech onstage, Alicia didn't miss a beat, joking: 'Actually, my son Genesis is maybe trying to take Taylor out later tonight'

Funny: 'He’s working on it,' Alicia told the audience as Taylor interacted with the cute tot. 'Not sure how it’s gonna go but it looks pretty good right now!' she observed

While Genesis was making friends with Taylor, Alicia's oldest son Egypt showed off his own musical talent.

The recording artist, 38, brought Egypt out on stage to join her on the piano for a rendition of her song Raise A Man.

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The youngster wowed the audience with his playing as his mother performed the moving track.

Alicia married Swizz in July 2010, three months before Egypt's birth.

Keepsake: Genesis later got his picture taken with Taylor and his mom

Family: Alicia and Swizz who wed in 2010 also brought along their eldest son Egypt, eight

Showstopper: While Genesis was making friends with Taylor, Alicia's oldest son Egypt showed off his own musical talent

Two generations: The recording artist, 38, brought Egypt out on stage to join her on the piano for a rendition of her song Raise A Man

Alicia received the Innovator Award from Jamie Foxx who told her: 'Ypu are incredible at what you do.'

In her acceptance speech, Alicia spoke about how she hadn't been called an innovator in the early years of her career.

Then she said: 'I looked inside my heart and realized I am here to do me and we are here to do us.'

'Sometimes it’s crazy, I know how it feels. All we can think about is how to be liked and how to be accepted.,,,.' she went on. 'Instead, all we have to do is love who we are, appreciate our individuality and embrace what makes us unique.'

'In the end, you're remembered because you're different,' she concluded.

Meanwhile, Taylor was at the awards show to receive the Tour Of The Year honor.

Her Reputation tour was the highest-grossing tour in U.S. history and in her remarks, Taylor credited her fans for the success.

Sincere: 'I looked inside my heart and realized I am here to do me and we are here to do us,' the singer said after accepting the Innovator Award

Record setter: Taylor was at the awards show to receive the Tour Of The Year honor. Her Reputation tour was the highest-grossing tour in U.S. history

iHeartRadio Awards 2019 Winners

Tour of the Year

WINNER: Taylor Swift, Reputation Stadium Tour

Adding to her collection: Taylor Swift won Tour Of The Year before the event

Artist of the Decade

WINNER: Garth Brooks

iHeartRadio Innovator Award

WINNER: Alicia Keys

Fangirls Award

WINNER: Halsey

Most Thumbed-Up Artist of the Year

WINNER: Imagine Dragons

Song of the Year

"Better Now," Post Malone

"Girls Like You," Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B

"God's Plan," Drake

"Perfect," Ed Sheeran

WINNER: "The Middle," Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey

Female Artist of the Year

WINNER: Ariana Grande

Camila Cabello

Cardi B

Dua Lipa

Halsey

Thank U, Next: Ariana Grandeis a favorite for Female Artist Of The Year

Male Artist of the Year

Winner: Drake

Ed Sheeran

Kendrick Lamar

Post Malone

Shawn Mendes

Best Duo/Group of the Year

WINNER: 5 Seconds of Summer

Imagine Dragons

Maroon 5

Panic! At The disco

twenty one pilots

Best Collaboration

WINNER: "Finesse (Remix)," Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B

"Girls Like You," Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B

"I Like It," Cardi B featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin

"Meant to Be," Bebe Rexha Featuring Florida Georgia Line

"The Middle," Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey

Best New Pop Artist

Bazzi

Lauv

WINNER: Marshmello

MAX

NF

Alternative Rock Song of the Year

"Africa," Weezer

"Broken," lovelytheband

"Happier," Marshemllo featuring Bastille

WINNER: "High Hopes," Panic! At The Disco

"Natural," Imagine Dragons

Say It Ain't So: Weezer is nominated for Alternative Rock Song of the Year

Alternative Rock Artist of the Year

Imagine Dragons

WINNER: lovelytheband

Panic! At The Disco

Portugal. The Man

Thirty Seconds to Mars

Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist

AJR

Badflower

WINNER: Billie Eilish

lovelytheband

Two Feet

Rock Song of the Year

"Are You Ready," Disturbed

"Bulletproof," Godsmack

"Devil," Shinedown

WINNER: "Safari Song," Greta Van Fleet

"Zombie," Bad Wolves

Rock Artist of the Year

Five Finger Death Punch

Godsmack

Greta Van Fleet

Shinedown

WINNER: Three Days Grace

Country Song of the Year

"Heaven," Kane Brown

WINNER: "Meant to Be," Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line

"Most People Are Good," Luke Bryan

"Rich," Maren Morris

"Tequila," Dan + Shay

Country Artist of the Year

Carrie Underwood

Jason Aldean

Luke Bryan

WINNER: Luke Combs

Thomas Rhett

Gold standard: Carrie Underwood is nominated for Country Artist of the Year

Best New Country Artist

Carly Pearce

Dylon Scott

WINNER: Jordan Davis

LANCO

Russell Dickerson

Dance Song of the Year

"Friends," Marshmello and Anne-Marie

"Happier," Marshmello featuring Bastille

"One Kiss," Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa

"Remind Me to Forget," Kygo featuring Miguel

WINNER: "The Middle," Zedd, Maren Morris, Grey

Dance Artist of the Year

Calvin Harris

Kygo

WINNER: Marshmello

The Chainsmokers

Zedd

Hip-Hop Song of the Year

WINNER: "God's Plan," Drake

"I Like It, Cardi B featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin

"In My Feelings," Drake

"Nice for What," Drake

"Psycho," Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign

Hip-Hop Artist of the Year

WINNER: Cardi B

Drake

Kendrick Lamar

Post Malone

Travis Scott

Money: Cardi B will be vying for the coveted Hip-Hop Artist of the Year

Best New Hip-Hop Artist

WINNER: BlocBoy JB

Juice WRLD

Lil Baby

Lil Pump

XXXTENTACION

R&B Song of the Year

WINNER: "Boo'd Up," Ella Mai

"Finesse (Remix)," Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B

"Medicine," Queen Naija

"Sky Walker," Miguel featuring Travis Scott

"When We," Tank

R&B Artist of the Year

Daniel Caesar

WINNER: Ella Mai

H.E.R.

Miguel

SZA

Love Galore: Sza face heavy competition for R&B Artist of the Year

Best New R&B Artist

Brent Faiyaz

WINNER: Ella Mai

H.E.R.

Queen Naija

TK Kravitz

Latin Song of the Year

"Clandestino," Shakira featuring Maluma

"Dura," Daddy Yankee

"Echame La Culpa," Luis Fonsi and Demi Lovato

"Me Niego," Reik featuring Ozuna and Wisin

WINNER: "X," Nicky Jam and J Balvin

Latin Artist of the Year

WINNER: Bad Bunny

Daddy Yankee

J Balvin

Maluma

Ozuna

Best New Latin Artist

Lele Pons

WINNER: Manuel Turizo

Mau y Ricky

Nio Garcia

Raymix

Regional Mexican Song of the Year

"Entre Beso y Beso," La Arrolladora Banda El Limón

"Me Dejé Llevar," Christian Nodal

"Mejor Me Alejo," Banda MS

"Mi Sorpresa Fuiste Tú," Calibre 50

WINNER: "Mitad Y Mitad," Calibre 50

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year

Banda Carnaval

Banda sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga

WINNER: Calibre 50

Christian Nodal

Gerardo Ortiz

Producer of the Year

David Garcia

Franke Dukes

Louis Bell

WINNER: Marshmello

Noah "40" Shebib

Best Lyrics (Socially Voted Category)

WINNER: "Consequences," Camila Cabello

"Girls Like You," Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B

"God's Plan," Drake

"In My Blood," Shawn Mendes

"thank u, next," Ariana Grande

"Without Me," Halsey

Sending a message: Halsey is up for social media voted category Best Lyrics